Enrollment
1,182
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chantilly, VA
J. Michael Lunsford Middle
Federal NCES profile for J. Michael Lunsford Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510225002853
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. Michael Lunsford Middle earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Chantilly · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
J. Michael Lunsford Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. Michael Lunsford Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Chantilly, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225002853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
93.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.9%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J. Michael Lunsford Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at J. Michael Lunsford Middle
J. Michael Lunsford Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Chantilly, Virginia, enrolling 1,182 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.9% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Virginia average.
Enrollment of 1,182 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 165 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (40%) and White (38%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 236 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Loudoun County Public Schools spends $18,953 per pupil, 29% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Chantilly's middle schools, it stands alongside Rocky Run Middle (882 students): J. Michael Lunsford Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 14.7:1).
Loudoun County Public Schools also operates Independence High (2,166 students) and Lightridge High (2,030 students) alongside J. Michael Lunsford Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How J. Michael Lunsford Middle compares
J. Michael Lunsford Middle on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 74% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,182 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,182
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in Virginia - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,953
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 39.8%
White 37.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, J. Michael Lunsford Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Loudoun County Public Schools, which includes J. Michael Lunsford Middle.
$18,953
Per student
+29%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.9%
State 27.1%
Federal 5.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How J. Michael Lunsford Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lightridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Briar Woods High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Champe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. Michael Lunsford Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,885
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,862
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,851
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Chantilly
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,182 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about J. Michael Lunsford Middle
How many students attend J. Michael Lunsford Middle?
J. Michael Lunsford Middle has 1,182 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chantilly, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. Michael Lunsford Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at J. Michael Lunsford Middle is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J. Michael Lunsford Middle?
14.9% of students at J. Michael Lunsford Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. Michael Lunsford Middle?
The largest demographic group at J. Michael Lunsford Middle is Asian at 39.8% of enrollment, in Chantilly, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. Michael Lunsford Middle?
J. Michael Lunsford Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J. Michael Lunsford Middle rank among middle schools in Chantilly?
By Resource Investment Index, J. Michael Lunsford Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Chantilly, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Chantilly on the city page.
Is J. Michael Lunsford Middle a good school?
J. Michael Lunsford Middle earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides J. Michael Lunsford Middle, Loudoun County Public Schools also operates Independence High (2,166 students), Lightridge High (2,030 students), and Freedom High (1,885 students). See the Loudoun County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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